by CHEWV | Feb 19, 2026 | Legislative, News
Update: This bill was on the committee agenda for Tuesday, February 24. For students enrolling in, or returning to, public schools, HB 5089 would have the public school verify the “mastery of the content standards indicated on the transcript.” This would apply...
by CHEWV | Feb 16, 2026 | Legislative, News
UPDATE February 17, 2026 From what we have heard to date, prayer and contacts have effectively stopped 5053. We will remain alert and let you know if anything changes, but praise the Lord for His mercies! We are concerned about HB 5089 which affects students enrolling...
by CHEWV | Feb 12, 2026 | Legislative, News
Several homeschool related bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session. As of today, only two (HB 4062 and 5053) have been taken up in committee for discussion. CHEWV is providing this list to keep you informed. We will provide additional information if...
by CHEWV | Feb 12, 2026 | Legislative, News
HB 5053 is scheduled to be taken up by the WV House Public Education subcommittee on Thursday, February 12, at 1:00 PM. The bill seeks to create a 90 day waiting period to withdraw to homeschool if a student is involved in any truancy proceeding or...
by CHEWV | Oct 22, 2025 | Articles, Blog, Legislative
WV “homeschooling” is currently home-based, privately funded, and parent-directed. Homeschooling is a reserved term in WV code for those schooling under exemption 18-8-1 (C)2 – as differentiated from those receiving public funds through the Hope...
by CHEWV | Apr 9, 2025 | Legislative, News
HB 2777 was a well intended bill. It was introduced by Delegate Kathie Crouse, a staunch supporter of homeschooling and homeschool freedom, and originally endorsed by HSLDA and WVHEA during Home School Day at the Capitol. However, as the bill moved quickly through the...
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